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Floor SpeechNeutral2026-09-28

PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR

Richard J. Durbin
Richard J. Durbin
DIL · Senator
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On 2026-09-28, Senator Richard J. Durbin (D-IL) delivered a floor speech titled "PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR" in the Senate.

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PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5119-S5120] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following law clerks to the Senate Judiciary Committee be granted floor privileges until December 1, 2026: Megan Griffin, Melissa ``Mel'' Harris, Andrew Lee, Hannah O'Koon, and David Pelikan. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to grant floor privileges to my interns on their shadow days at the following times: Sophie Adams on September 29; Kamryn Ford on September 30; Johnathan Propes on November 10; Phineas Papenfus on November 17; Benjamin Mueller on November 18; Henry Denner on December 1; Mubarika Shah on December 2; Kate Eames on December 8; Frances Currie on December 9; and Ana Sofia Mendoza on December 16. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. [[Page S5120]] ____________________
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